Review of Confess, Fletch (2022) by Elthor — 20 Sep 2022

Any new Fletch movie was always going to be problematic. The original films were star vehicles for Chevy Chase. So, as you'd expect he made the character of Fletch goofy and silly.

While the original novels had humor, they were mystery novels first, like most of Gregory Mcdonald's writings.

So a Fletch movie closer to the tone of the original novels would disappoint Chevy Chase fans. A movie attempting to reproduce the style of the original films would disappoint Chevy Chase fans AND fans of the books.

Hilariously, there are some professional critics whose review prove they know nothing of this.

While I read pretty much every one of Mcdonald's books, it has been a very long time.

In the end, I'm really glad they walked the line very well. Some references to the original films, but much closer in tone to the original books.

I'm fairly certain at least one of the most memorable moments is missing.

A few slow moments and I've also dinged a point for a ridiculous woke line near the end.

Otherwise, completely enjoyable and I'm hoping for a sequel.